The deadline for entries for the Miss Arkansas County pageants to be held in conjunction with the Arkansas County Fair is fast approaching. The pageants will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, in the cafeteria of DeWitt High School.

"We are seeking entrants for the various age groups," Darla Grantham, chairperson of the pageant, said. "All entrants in each division must reside in Arkansas County."

The age group in each divisions are:

• Princess Bluebonnet — Ages 4 to 6

• Little Miss Arkansas County — Ages 7 to 9

• Petite Miss Arkansas County — Ages 10 to 12

• Jr. Miss Arkansas County — Ages 13 to 16

• Miss Arkansas County— Ages 17 to 21

"These age groups must comply with the state fair age requirements," Grantham said.

Grantham said that mailed registration forms must by postmarked by Wednesday. Registration can also be hand delivered by Thursday.

Entry forms can be picked up at various locations in Arkansas County such as Planters and Merchants Bank in Gillett; Sassy Cuts, Southern Surprise, Hairworks, Ginger's Salon, Happy Cuts, Golden Scissors and XFactor Studios in DeWitt; and Studio Allegro, Too Cute, All About You Salon, Embellish and CenterStage Dance in Stuttgart.